Yeah we discussed this on the Minolta list when it came out. Everybody hoped
this means they are moving to devote more resources to the digital 35mm
effort but who knows.
Kent Gittings

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> Just saw this on dpreview.com   Interesting..... from Dec. 26th
>
> "Minolta yesterday announced that it will halt production and development
of
> APS cameras in favour of attacking the ever expanding digital camera
market.
> This comes as no surprise to dpreview as we have observed the dramatic
shift
> in market share (and production) between 35 mm, APS and digital over the
> last two years. "Investors welcomed the news, sending shares in Minolta up
> 8.39 percent to 155 yen on Wednesday morning. The Nikkei average dipped
0.1
> percent."
>

Bill, KG4LOV
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